User Manual Pivot Sling
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1. WARNING 1 Do not use sling if a patient suffers from back injury 2 Please understand hoist operating instructions before using 3 Check sling before use for signs of wear Pivot Sling Lifting Procedures KH405N1 20 40kg KH405N2 40 150kg KH405N3 150 250kg The pivot sling can be used 2 ways with the pivot frame or without looping the straps over the yoke hooks STEP A1 Pivot Frame and pivot sling can only be used if the patient is sitting up in bed or in a chair lean the patient forward and slide the sling down the back of the bed chair Try to tuck A as low as possible under the patient bottom STEP A2 Bring the lifter into position ensure hoist legs are gatted and the pivot frame is approximately over the centre of the patient DO NOT engage the brakes on the castors B _ gt 9 STEP A3 Attach the sling to a frame by fixing keyholes onto the lugs Fig 2 Yi Note 1 The operator carer must hold the pivot handle to steady the patient Note 2 To prevent patient discomfort ensure leg thigh sec tions are not creased folded under the patients thighs prior to lifting STEP A4 Start the lifting process using the slow speed When lowering a patient into a chair use the pivot frame handle to assist positioning See below figures CAUTION Hoist may move towards the patient when boom is raised Position the patient over chair bed or toilet and begin lower ing STEP B1 Yoke and pivot sling Wh2. en a patient is lying on bed roll them onto their side and place the sling under them similar to fitting a draw sheet ie roll the patient on there side concertina the sling under the patients back Align A with the base of the patients spine then roll the patient onto the sling and centralize Attach straps B amp C to yoke hooks Pass D amp E under the thighs and cross over straps and attach to the opposite side hook See Fig 6 Then continue as STEP 4A Fig 6 CARE INSTRUCTIONS 1 Sling Care Protect from direct sunlight Do not puncture with any sharp objects Repair any tear immediately Do not lift a patient if there are any sling defects Washing and drying temperature must not exceed 60 de grees 2 Spot Cleaning The sling is machine washable Treat spills and stains as soon as possible Gently scrape away any soils or mop away liquid from surface of fabric with damp cloth Do not scrub with stiff brush Dry in shade away from direct heat Dry thoroughly before use 4 Halley Rd Balcatta WA 6021 Tel 08 9240 2944 Fax 08 9240 1469 Email info kerryequipment com au Website www kerryequipment com au Kerry Equipment TH A Fills Company USERS GUIDE KH405N PIVOT SLING FEATURES Easy to fit Excellent back and head support Padding fitted to leg area Commode aperture Positioning straps Machine washable Kerry Equipment A Fills Company
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